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Veteran and military license plates

Vehicle and boat registration

In progress

Current rule(s)

Veterans remembrance and military service award license plate (WAC 308-96A-530)

Summary

We plan to add the Prevent Veteran Suicide license plate emblem to the list of other military license plate emblems. We also plan to explain the differences between the requirements to issue this new emblem and other military emblems.

Current step

August 23, 2022

Intent to change a rule

Preproposal documents

Preproposal statement of inquiry

Public hearing or comments

See the preproposal statement of inquiry for information about submitting comments.

Temporary license plates

Vehicle and boat registration

Completed

Current rule(s)

Department temporary permit (WAC 308-56A-140); Delivery of vehicle on dealer temporary permit (WAC 308-56A-420); Obtaining dealer temporary permits (WAC 308-56A-425)

Summary

We're clarifying the requirements and procedures for issuing temporary license plates.

Current step

July 19, 2023

Rule change adopted

Adopted rule documents

Public hearing or comments

Public hearing held June 27, 2023
Virtual hearing

Public hearing audio
(mp3 format: 44 minutes)

Temporary license plates for off-road vehicle dealers

Vehicle and boat registration

Completed

Current rule(s)

Destroyed or wrecked vehicle - Reporting - Rebuilt (WAC 308-56A-460); Definitions (WAC 308-56A-500); Assignment of original registration year (WAC 308-96A- 260); Delivery of off-road vehicle on dealer temporary permit (WAC 308-94A-035)